List of scientists whose names are used in physical constants
Appearance
Some of the constants used in science are named after great scientists. By this convention, their names are immortalised. Below is the list of the scientists whose names are used in physical constants.
List of the scientists and the physical constants
[edit]See also
[edit]- List of scientists whose names are used as units
- List of chemical elements named after people
- Unit of measurement
References and notes
[edit]- ^ Isaac Asimov: Asimov's Biographical Encyclopedia of Science and Technology Pan Reference Books, London, 1972, ISBN 0-330-24323-3
- ^ Also called Stefan–Boltzmann constant
- ^ A factor of proportionality, later on, corrected several times. Also called Hubble Humason constant (Milton L. Humason, 1881–1972)